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Old Aug 19, 2016 | 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by K B Vettin
Are you able to drive it or will it need a tune first?
Yeah I will be able to drive it but not beat on it. I have Z06 injectors I'll be running so I'm still on the fence if I want to have Tom come down and do a street tune or drive it up there and change the injectors out at their shop.
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Finally got my build put back together today.
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Here is a short video clip of it idling with my NPP closed, my daughter was sleeping. Let me know what you think?


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Old Aug 21, 2016 | 01:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Brandon619
Here is a short video clip of it idling with my NPP closed, my daughter was sleeping. Let me know what you think?

https://youtu.be/XQW9TS0mZ1I
Awesome Brandon!

Congratulations

The hard part is over.....look forward to your feedback once its tuned!

Cheers,
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Old Aug 21, 2016 | 09:39 AM
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Awesome Brandon!

Congratulations

The hard part is over.....look forward to your feedback once its tuned!

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Hey Tony, thanks for all your help.
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Old Aug 21, 2016 | 10:49 AM
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Looks and sounds great.

Curious as to your thoughts after driving.
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Originally Posted by z06scentair
Looks and sounds great.

Curious as to your thoughts after driving.
I drove it up and down the block and didn't get on it at all because I bump up my compression one full point, not smart to play on and old tune. Once I get a tune in it I'll provide some feedback I can say this that the bump in compression is felt once I stepped on the throttle.
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Originally Posted by Brandon619
I drove it up and down the block and didn't get on it at all because I bump up my compression one full point, not smart to play on and old tune. Once I get a tune in it I'll provide some feedback I can say this that the bump in compression is felt once I stepped on the throttle.
Yes, 1 full point will most certainly provide feel. You'll surprise some if the FI guys on the street!
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Post your numbers and graphs after you get tuned!
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Originally Posted by z06scentair
Yes, 1 full point will most certainly provide feel. You'll surprise some if the FI guys on the street!
That's what I'm hoping.
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Post your numbers and graphs after you get tuned!
Will do.
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No update on my build status , my tuner is back up on other clients. I may try another tuner this week if he can fit me in his schedule. I did however purchase a new electronic 3/8 torque wrench from my favorite vendor Snapon!



I currently have a 1/4 and 1/2 electronic torque wrench but only had a 3/8 clicker type one from Snapon but I prefer the electronic by far.

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Old Sep 4, 2016 | 01:17 PM
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Today is finally the day I get a base tune for my new setup. I'm installing a set of LS7 injectors and FAST spacer kit. I'll get some go pro footage and post it up tonight.

LS7 injectors with the FAST spacers


LS2 injector (the longer one) side by side with the LS7 with FAST spacer
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Great job

Since you haven't tuned it yet you should cover all the details and swap over to the Halltech 103 with the LS3/7 blade style maf -

I swapped it over on my TFS/G6X3 build - God's in the details

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Originally Posted by JayplaySS2
Great job

Since you haven't tuned it yet you should cover all the details and swap over to the Halltech 103 with the LS3/7 blade style maf -

I swapped it over on my TFS/G6X3 build - God's in the details

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...l-finally.html
Hey Jay, yeah I've been wanting to switch over but I would just do a Speed Density tune. Thanks for your input and I followed your thread years ago hoping I would be able to do a stout H/C combo.
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Old Sep 5, 2016 | 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by z06scentair
I know my tuner couldn't make it last night Hopefully he will be able to come down tonight, if not I'm going to have to change my game plan. San Diego sucks for quality tuning shops we have zero.
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Originally Posted by Brandon619
Hey Jay, yeah I've been wanting to switch over but I would just do a Speed Density tune. Thanks for your input and I followed your thread years ago hoping I would be able to do a stout H/C combo.
You've got great parts, you'll have a stout set up for sure! Great job
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Originally Posted by JayplaySS2
You've got great parts, you'll have a stout set up for sure! Great job
Thanks Jay, you had my wheels turning yesterday after you recommending LS7/3 intake and MAF. So I am on the hunt for parts to do that swap and a flex fuel set up.
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LS3 intake on LS2 heads? Or did I misunderstand something?
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